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Published on: 2/23/2006
Last Visited: 11/10/2006
Ashley J. Lucht, a source protection specialist with the DEC's Water Resources Water Supply Division, had her work cut out for her.
Lucht explained that town residents living within the source protection area would not be restricted in any way from developing their property.She said the only restrictions are that nuclear fuel cannot be stored and a landfill cannot be operated within that area.
"We're not telling you that you can't do what you want with your land," Lucht said."We're saying think about your neighbors before you do it."
But many residents at the meeting were defiant, saying that being in a designated protected area would eventually limit their property rights.
"We're not changing anything, we're not restricting anything," Lucht said earnestly.
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"Ever," Lucht said.
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Lucht said a source protection area has been implemented for every public water source in the state.The City of Burlington decided to go for a watershed approach rather than a measured area.Therefore, Lucht said, the entire downtown Burlington area is considered a source protection area.
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Lucht repeatedly told those in attendance Wednesday that the SPP is a management plan, not a restriction.
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"You're right that everybody should be contributing to a cleaner lake," Lucht agreed, "but there are some areas that are more sensitive than others."
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"No, we won't," Lucht replied.